Name
Growing up with Tourette Syndrome: A College Student’s Perspective
Date & Time
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Speakers
Description
In this session, college student Zachary Harmon will share his personal journey growing up with Tourette Syndrome (TS), offering an honest perspective on when his symptoms began and how others reacted in school and social settings. He will discuss the challenges of feeling different, strategies that helped him cope, and how becoming a TAA Ambassador and advocate helped him better understand his TS and support others. Through determination, family support, and believing in himself, Zachary learned to navigate TS and co-occurring conditions without giving up.
Session Type
Lecture